Laterite and Granite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Granite

The general Laterite and Granite definition can be stated as: Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Laterite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Granite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Granite

The history of Laterite and Granite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Laterite and Granite Origin and Discoverer

Laterite and Granite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Laterite and Granite. In this section, you will know about Laterite and Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Laterite is India whereas Origin of Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Laterite and Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Laterite is Francis Buchanan-Hamilton and the discoverer of Granite is Unknown.

Etymology of Laterite and Granite

Along with Laterite and Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Granite. Etymology of Laterite and Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Granite. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Granite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Granite are listed below.

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock